Dell 2161DS Switch User Manual


 
48 Analog Port Operation
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To run diagnostic tests:
1
If OSCAR is not open, press <Print Screen>. The
Main
dialog box will appear.
2
Click
Commands - Run Diagnostics
. A warning message appears indicating that all users will
be disconnected.
3
Click
OK
to begin diagnostics.
-or-
Click
X
or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test.
4
All users are disconnected and the diagnostics screen displays.
5
As each test is finished, a pass or fail symbol appears. The test is complete when the last test's
symbol displays.
6
(Optional) If you have any Offline SIP, you can click the
Clear
button to remove them from
the list.
7
(Optional) If you have any Suspect SIP, you can click the
Display
button. The
Suspect SIPs
dialog box appears.
Comm Interfaces Verifies that inter-board communication sub-systems are accessible and
functional
Switch Controller Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional
Local and Remote Video Verifies that all the video channel sub-systems are accessible and
functional
LAN Connection Verifies the LAN connection is accessible and functional.
On-line SIPs Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered SIP
Offline SIPs Indicates the number of SIP that have been connected successfully in
the past and are apparently powered down
Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of SIP that have been detected, but are either
unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping
tests
Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details
Test Description